YMCA of Greater Charlotte

The Morrison YMCA in Ballantyne is being sold to Moments of Hope Church for $42.5 million, sparking a community backlash with a petition collecting over 4,600 signatures. The YMCA of Greater Charlotte cites reinvestment in other facilities as the reason for the sale, while community members like Carlos Otero express disappointment over losing a community hub.

A person displayed what appeared to be a weapon at the Morrison YMCA in Charlotte, prompting a lockdown and causing families to hide in bathrooms. The YMCA confirmed the incident, and police responded, banning the individual from the facility. No shots were fired, and it is unclear if anyone was arrested.

The Morrison YMCA in south Charlotte was placed under a brief lockdown after a person displayed a possible weapon and left the property. The YMCA banned the individual from all YMCA of Greater Charlotte locations.

The Morrison YMCA in Charlotte's Ballantyne area was placed under lockdown after a person displayed what appeared to be a weapon to another member. Staff implemented emergency protocols, and police confirmed the individual left the campus. The YMCA has banned the person from all its locations and assisted law enforcement in identifying them.

The Morrison YMCA branch in south Charlotte will be sold for $42.5 million to Moments of Hope Church and closed by summer 2027. The facility will remain operational until then, with members retaining access to other YMCA locations. The church plans to redevelop the property for community-focused initiatives, including potential educational and youth programs.